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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.07 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.07 and 235.50 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.07 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.07 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.07 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 87,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150.31/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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